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Chinese Fan Palm

Chinese Fan Palm

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Chinese Fan Palm: The Tropical Showstopper

The Chinese Fan Palm is your go-to plant for adding a touch of tropical elegance to any space. With its broad, fan-shaped leaves and graceful, arching fronds, this palm instantly transforms your garden or home into a lush retreat.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Striking Looks: The large, fan-like leaves bring bold texture and movement to your space, whether outdoors or as a potted indoor centerpiece.
  • Low Maintenance: Adaptable and forgiving, it thrives in various lighting conditions—from bright, indirect light indoors to partial shade outdoors.
  • Air Purifier: Like many palms, the Chinese Fan Palm helps filter indoor air, keeping your environment fresh and inviting.

Perfect for Any Space:

This palm is container-friendly, making it ideal for patios, balconies, or even indoor areas where a touch of greenery is needed. Outdoors, it’s a stunning focal point in tropical or Mediterranean-themed gardens.

Plant Care Tips:

  • Light: Bright, indirect sunlight or partial shade is best.
  • Water: Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings indoors.
  • Soil: Use well-draining potting mix for containers; sandy soil works well outdoors.

Bring home a Chinese Fan Palm and let its sculptural beauty elevate your space. Whether you’re creating a lush garden or adding flair to your living room, this palm is the perfect choice for a timeless tropical vibe.

How to care for a Chinese Fan Palm

Chinese Fan Palm Care Guide

Plant Origin: East Asia

Sunlight requirements

Thrives in medium to bright indirect light to some direct sun. Not suited for low light conditions.

Watering requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from higher humidity but can tolerate normal room humidity levels.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This is a pet-friendly plant but spines on stems can be harmful.
The Chinese Fan Palm grows slowly, so it won’t outgrow its pot too fast—perfect for adding long-lasting, easygoing greenery to your space.
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First, lucky them! Second, in the cart, before checkout, you’ll find an option to add a gift note. You can rest assured that all orders are shipped without pricing information and include directions on how to access our digital Care Library for plant care instructions.

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